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All content by Damien Bartonek
Texas State sophomore infielder/outfielder Jose Gonzalez (23) fist bumps freshman pitcher/outfielder Rhett McCaffety (43), Tuesday, April 13, 2021, at Bobcat Ballpark. The Bobcats lost 4-8.

Baseball drops fifth series of season against Washington

Damien Bartonek, Sports Reporter
April 19, 2021

Baseball secures first series victory of season against ULM

Damien Bartonek, Sports Reporter
March 29, 2021

Baseball secures first series victory of season against ULM

Damien Bartonek, Sports Reporter
March 28, 2021
Texas State Baseball Head Coach Steven Trout talks to redshirt senior outfielder Will Hollis (6) before the next pitch from BYU, Monday, Feb. 22, 2021, at Bobcat Ballpark. The Bobcats won 11-6.

Baseball comes from behind to beat Sam Houston State

Damien Bartonek, Sports Reporter
February 24, 2021
Wesley Faison (4-5, 2 HR, 4 RBI) steps up to the plate, Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at Baylor Ballpark in Waco.

Baseball hopes to carry momentum of previous season into 2021

Damien Bartonek, Sports Reporter
February 20, 2021
Texas State junior guard Mason Harrell (12) dribbles down the offense while he looks for an open lane to the basket in a game against the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021, at Strahan Arena. The Bobcats won in overtime 77-67.

Men’s basketball takes down UTA in Sun Belt showdown

Damien Bartonek, Sports Reporter
February 11, 2021
The Texas State volleyball team comes together in celebration after scoring a point during the match against the University of Louisiana at Lafayette on Oct. 17, 2020, at Strahan Arena. The Bobcats won 3-0.

Volleyball to play UTSA in spring opener

Damien Bartonek, Sports Reporter
February 10, 2021
Texas State junior guard Caleb Asberry (2) takes a contested jumper against the Trojan's senior center Admir Besovic (52) in a game against the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021, at Strahan Arena. The Bobcats won in overtime 77-67.

Asberry takes non-traditional route to Division I success

Damien Bartonek, Sports Reporter
February 9, 2021
Texas State junior forward Da'Nasia Hood (32) jumps and shoots the ball over a Ragin' Cajun defender during the second quarter of the game, Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, at Strahan Arena. The Bobcats won 71-63.

Women’s basketball falls to Little Rock

Damien Bartonek, Sports Reporter
February 5, 2021
Texas State senior forward Isiah Small (1) jumps through Our Lady of the Lake University defenders to get to the basket, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, at Strahan Arena. The Bobcats lost 61-58.

Men’s basketball returns home against Louisiana

Damien Bartonek, Sports Reporter
January 27, 2021
Texas State senior wide receiver Jeremiah Haydel pushes back a Southern Methodist University defender while running upfield, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020, at Bobcat Stadium.

In pursuit of NFL career, Haydel defies the odds

Damien Bartonek, Sports Reporter
January 24, 2021
Texas State senior forward Quentin Scott (14) jumps and shoots over an incoming Incarnate Word defender during a game, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, at Strahan Arena. The Bobcats won 72-64.

Men’s basketball looks to extend win streak against ULM

Damien Bartonek, Sports Reporter
January 20, 2021
Texas A&M Corpus Christi senior forward Perry Francois (10) fights against the Texas State defense, Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020, at Strahan Arena. Texas State won the game 51 - 46.

Texas State heads to the Mile High City for Denver Classic

Damien Bartonek, Sports Reporter
December 17, 2020
Texas State junior guard Mason Harrell (12) dribbles up the court against the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor defenders, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020, at Strahan Arena. Texas State won 98-59.

Texas State basketball falls to UT Austin

Damien Bartonek, Sports Reporter
December 10, 2020
Texas State freshman forward Nate Martin (11) shoots the basketball to score for the Bobcats in their game against Incarnate Word Saturday, Dec. 5th, 2020 at Strahan Arena. The Bobcats won 72-64.

Men’s basketball travels to UT Austin

Damien Bartonek, Sports Reporter
December 7, 2020
Theta Chi fraternity members cheer for the Bobcat men's basketball team, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, in a basketball game between Texas State and the University of Texas at Arlington. 

Men’s basketball to take on UMHB and New Orleans in opening week

Damien Bartonek, Sports Reporter
November 24, 2020
Texas State graduate guard Marlin Davis (5) runs from the defense during a practice drill, Friday, Nov. 6, 2020, at Strahan Arena.

Men’s basketball sets sight on fresh start following Kaspar departure

Aidan Bea and Damien Bartonek
November 23, 2020
Texas State junior quarterback Tyler Vitt (11) carries the ball as he sprints up the field dodging Appalachian State University defenders, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, at Bobcat Stadium. The Bobcats lost 38-17.

Football to face Georgia Southern in final road game of season

Damien Bartonek, Sports Reporter
November 11, 2020
Junior wide receiver Marcell Barbee (18) weaves through defenders while carrying the ball at practice Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020, at Bobcat Stadium.

Football returns to San Marcos for Homecoming, Halloween against Ragin’ Cajuns

Damien Bartonek, Sports Reporter
October 29, 2020
Texas State running back Calvin Hill carries the ball up the middle of the field during a drill at practice, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020, at Bobcat Stadium.

Texas State football looks ahead to Troy after bye week

Damien Bartonek and Colton McWilliams
October 7, 2020
Texas State sophomore outside hitter Lauren Teske (18) and sophomore outside hitter Caitlan Buettner (10) await a serve during the game against UTEP, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, at Strahan Arena.

Texas State volleyball to begin conference play against Louisiana Monroe

Damien Bartonek
September 24, 2020
Texas State junior receiver Marcell Barbee (18) jumps over SMU defenders in an attempt to catch the football in the endzone, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020, at Bobcat Stadium.

Bobcats fall short to SMU in historic season opener

Colton McWilliams and Damien Bartonek
September 5, 2020
Texas State wide receiver Kenny Frazier runs past defenders, Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020, at Bobcat Stadium.

Spavital, Bobcats emphasize run game ahead of season opener

Damien Bartonek
August 22, 2020
Texas State senior guard Nijal Pearson gives a speech to Bobcat fans after a Texas State victory over Georgia State in the last home game of the season, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, at Strahan Arena. Texas State defeated Georgia State 86-76 to move to second in the Sun Belt Conference.

Pearson gears up for athletic career after graduation and the ongoing pandemic

Damien Bartonek
April 29, 2020
The Texas State softball team warms up prior to the first inning of a tournament game against Saint Louis, Friday, Feb. 14, 2020, at Bobcat Softball Stadium.

Softball splits Georgia State with hot-and-cold performances

Damien Bartonek
March 7, 2020
Junior infielder Wesley Faison steps up to bat against Rice on Sunday, March 1, 2020. Photo courtesy of Texas State Athletics.

Bobcats overcome Houston for first road series win

Damien Bartonek and Claire Partain
March 1, 2020
Senior Hailey MacKay prepares to hit the ball in Texas State’s first game against South Alabama on Friday, Feb. 7, 2020. Photo courtesy of Texas State Athletics.

Bobcat softball splits doubleheader to kick off season

Damien Bartonek
February 8, 2020
The Bobcats are set to play the University of Texas in 2026 for the first time since 1930.[Photo by Jamie Dorsey]

Texas State football set to play UT in 2026

Damien Bartonek
January 31, 2020
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